1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (320 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
